Hibaaq Ibrahim
HIBAAQ IBRAHIM
(she/her)
Hibaaq Ibrahim is a botanical and abstract muralist living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was born in Sweden and has moved over 20 times. This drives her sense of curiosity and
exploration. Every new home and neighborhood was an opportunity to discover; new friends, new flowers, new places to bike to.
This carries over into her artistic practice. “I’ve always wondered what it would be like to step into a painting. That’s why I paint murals. The art is so big that you have to physically move around to see it all!” With her liberal use of color and familiar shapes, she aims to spark joy in viewers.
Her work features elements that are specific to the spaces they reside in. The botanicals,
shapes, and colors in her murals can often be found nearby. This creates a subtle sense of
repetition and harmony. Her designs appear to extend beyond the wall, drawing the eyes to look around the entire space. This is why Hibaaq thinks of herself as a designer rather than a muralist. Murals are the medium with which she can create an intentional atmosphere.
